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(57) Abstract: A lipid peroxidation inhibitor comprising, as an active ingredient, cells of a microorganism belonging to the genus Bifidobacterium or Streptococcus, and an intestinal tract containing the lipid peroxidation inhibitor A food or drink containing the preventive or therapeutic agent for mucosal injury and the lipid peroxidation inhibitor. [Effect] The lipid peroxidation inhibitor of the present invention is useful as a preventive or therapeutic agent for intestinal mucosal injury and aging such as ulcerative colitis and colorectal cancer since the oxidative load on the intestinal mucosa and the like is reduced. In addition, since intestinal mucosal injury can be suppressed without inhibiting absorption of iron ions into the body and safety is high, in today's day when iron supplements and iron preparations are used regularly, intestinal diseases and aging are prevented and improved. As a means of promoting health, it can be in the form of products suitable for the times. |